I've had really good luck buying stuff at auctions and swap meets around here. Often times, something bought through one of these events will cost 10x less than what you can find the parts for online. And when it comes to buying used parts online....when you buy in person, you have the chance to inspect the part to see if it's in good enough condition to fix your issue. The bad news is, this takes more time to focus on each individual part.
Ever considered getting another 1450 as a donor? With enough patience, you could probably snag one for $500 or so. Maybe less.
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